Local professional mixed martial artist D.J. Linderman lost in a first round knockout Saturday night against former UFC fighter Anthony Johnson in Las Vegas.

The bout, which was the co-headliner of the World Series Of Fighting 1 was shown live nationwide on the NBC Sports Network. While Linderman normally fights at heavyweight, this bout was at 205.

On his Facebook page, Linderman thanked everyone for their support.

"I will be back stronger," he said. "I have no regrets."

On his Twitter page, Linderman congratulated Johnson on his victory.

"Anthony Johnson u came to fight one warrior to another ur the man tonight !," he wrote.

The local fans came out to support D.J, in Yreka with a viewing party held at the Miner Street Sports Bar and at Round Table Pizza.

Early on in the match, Linderman was kicked in the groin and needed a few minutes to collect himself before the bout continued. Later in the first round, Linderman accidently poked Johnson in the eye and the referee let the bout to continue. As D.J went in to throw in some punches, Johnson got in a right hook that sent Linderman to the ground as Johnson earned the knockout.